1/4 orange, cut into 3 or 4 pieces with the peel intact, seeds removed if present

Ice

8 ounces Pimm's No. 1

2 ounces fresh lemon juice

2 ounces simple sugar syrup, see cook's notes

2 ounces water

Cook's notes: To make simple sugar syrup, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil; stir and reduce to simmer. Simmer 30 seconds. Cool. Leftover cooled syrup can be stored airtight in the refrigerator.

Procedure:1. In a large cocktail shaker, add strawberries, cucumber slices and orange pieces. Muddle until soft and fruit is broken into pieces but not completely mashed.

2. Add a little ice, Pimm's, lemon juice, simple syrup and water. Cover and shake vigorously. Pour into one large glass filled with ice, or two smaller glasses filled with ice.

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